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Ankle fracture

Ankle fracture

When the foot is twisted, the soft tissues can tear or the bones can break or both. Since the ankle joint is so tightly fitted together, even a displacement of the bones by as little as 1 mm can cause a significant increase in the abnormal forces across the joint, eventually leading to arthritis. When the bones break, swelling and instability occur. Ice, elevation and support are the initial steps. The definitive treatment is based on the fracture pattern and the degree of displacement. Early accurate reduction of the fracture and support with a splint or surgical plates and screws are extremely important. X-rays, MRI and CT scans are used to define the fracture patterns. Accuracy in diagnosis and treatment are the key to a successful outcome.

Knees do not necessarily wear out evenly, sometimes one part of the knee is perfectly fine while another part is completely destroyed. If only part of the knee joint is worn out, why replace all of it?

The eyes receive and give away information. They communicate in a language we have yet to define. We know they are windows to the soul, portals into the mind, and transmitters of emotions, intentions, and desires. Because we don’t always control their transmissions, we fear their exposure. Shouldn’t we start to train our visual communication skills?